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Since 1945, BC Outdoors magazine has been the go-to source for fishing and hunting information in British Columbia. Released six times a year, our acclaimed and captivating articles keep readers informed about the outdoors. We cover a range of topics, including travel stories, product evaluations, tips for fishing and hunting, profiles, sustainable practices, and opinion pieces.

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Late Summer Kokanee Tactics

5 days ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

The Kokanee SalmonKokanee fishing in British Columbia continues to become more popular every year. This highly sought-after renewable resource, the kokanee salmon, can be caught many different ways as the seasons change. Targeting kokanee in the late summer months provides an angler with the opportunity to catch these fish when they are nearing their largest potential size in the targeted lake. Catching a colour-changing kokanee with scale loss is not unusual as mid-August approaches.
Morel Memories • BC Outdoors Magazine

5 days ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

Picking morels has been a spring tradition for as long as I can remember. Even though decades have passed since my parents took me and my sister out picking in the poplar stands behind our childhood home, the season starts the same way as it did all those years ago. When the forest bursts into a cloud of fresh green leaves, I start to keep my eyes peeled around the yard, searching for the first couple of morels that always seem to pop up in the same spot year after year.
Moose & Morel Dip

5 days ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

A wild twist on beef dip, moose and morel dip is a quick and delicious dinner!Rinsing fresh morels is a crucial step that helps loosen any dirt from the mushrooms (or if you have picked fire morels, it helps get rid of the gritty ash.) Slice the morels in half and then soak in cold, lightly salted water for around five minutes. You can also make this with dried morels – simply rehydrate the morels in cool water for around 10 minutes before draining thoroughly and cooking as directed.
Foraging For Dandelions

2 weeks ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

Foraging, be it for plants, berries or mushrooms, is one of the most accessible ways to experience the outdoors. It can be done year-round, and many plants and berries can be found right in your backyard. There is virtually no cost involved, but it is worthwhile to pick up a plant identification book for your local region so that you can accurately identify the plants, berries and mushrooms that you’re picking.
Moose Heart Tacos

3 weeks ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

Still working my way through the various organ meats I tucked into the freezer last fall, heart has to be one of my favourites.
Fishing Memories

1 month ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

After a lengthy winter of sitting on the ice and jigging in the cold for fish, the warmth and longer days of spring are a welcome respite. Jumping at just about any and all opportunities to spend some time near or on the water, it comes down to being a good excuse to be outdoors and take in the fresh air. Fishing is accessible to people for a multitude of reasons, the most obvious being how simple it is to get set up.
Jigging For Kokanee

1 month ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

When someone mentions jigging for kokanee in British Columbia, most people think about ice fishing. But this vertical method of fishing is becoming more popular during the open water fishing season because it is effective and saves fuel in the process. YouTube is a great source to visually see how people are jigging for kokanee.
Spring Has Sprung

1 month ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

Nearly a month after the first official calendar day of spring, it’s safe to say spring has actually sprung around these parts. The windstorms have blown the last of the rotten ice off many of the larger lakes, the snow has melted from most of the south-facing slopes and lush patches of green grass are dotting the landscape.
After The Trip • BC Outdoors Magazine

1 month ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Raeanne O’Meara |Michaela Ludwig

There’s a lot of excitement and anticipation in the air as you prepare for a trip to the ocean. Be it going through tackle, checking over the traps and rods, you’re feeling refreshed and ready to hit the road. After the trip? A slightly different story.
How To Make Balm Of Gilead

2 months ago | bcoutdoorsmagazine.com | Michaela Ludwig

The fragrant scent that emits from the buds of trees in the Populus species is one that is synonymous with spring – rich, fresh and invigorating. If I could capture the smell in a jar to have beside me all year long, I would. The good news is, you can jar up that smell by making a batch of balm of Gilead. In addition to smelling amazing, this salve is an all purpose one that can be used to provide relief to small abrasions, dry skin or insect bites.